Sonographer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sonographer at

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust to join the Ultrasound

Department at the University Hospital of North Tees. You will be

responsible for delivering a high standard of patient-centred care while

providing a comprehensive ultrasound service across a wide range of

examinations, including Obstetric, Gynaecological, Abdominal, DVT,

Musculoskeletal (MSK), Carotid, Head & Neck, and Small Parts imaging. You

will perform ultrasound examinations independently, producing accurate

diagnostic reports to support clinical decision-making and patient management.

The role also involves communicating scan findings sensitively and professionally,

including delivering complex or distressing information when appropriate,

particularly in Obstetric cases. You will always prioritise patient safety and

wellbeing by adapting imaging techniques to meet individual clinical needs,

while ensuring all ultrasound referrals are appropriately vetted, justified,

prioritised, and clarified in line with departmental protocols and national

standard

Main duties of the job

As a Sonographer, you will be

responsible for maintaining accurate examination records and managing imaging

data through Radiology systems, including CRIS and PACS, while ensuring strict

adherence to confidentiality and GDPR requirements. You will support the

delivery of ultrasound services across Stockton, Hartlepool and Peterlee sites,

including participation in weekend and extended day working where required. You

will provide clinical education, supervision and knowledge-sharing to student

sonographers, midwives, radiographers and medical trainees, while supporting

the development of junior team members and contributing to an effective

learning environment. You will act as a professional role model within the

department, promoting teamwork, accountability and a positive multidisciplinary

approach. You will manage and report incidents, equipment faults and service

issues in accordance with Trust procedures, while ensuring ultrasound equipment

and departmental resources are used effectively. You will also contribute to

audit, research and continuing professional development activities, maintain

effective communication across Radiology and wider clinical teams, and support

compliance with infection control, health and safety, equality and diversity

About us

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Details

Date posted

31 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£26.56 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-90426

Job locations

Tees & Hartlepool NHS foundation Trust

North Tees Hospital

Hardwick Road

Hardwick

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

TO exercise advanced clinical judgement by

evaluating complex clinical information and supporting evidence-based

decision-making to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. To apply

specialist knowledge when adapting examination approaches to meet individual

clinical requirements.

TO contribute to the implementation and

review of departmental policies, standard operating procedures and clinical

pathways, ensuring services remain aligned with current national guidance and

best practice. To support the consistent application of governance standards

across the department.

TO build and maintain effective

professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting

collaborative working and ensuring service objectives are achieved. To

represent the department positively and contribute to maintaining high levels

of patient and stakeholder satisfaction.

TO participate in departmental governance

activities, including discrepancy reviews and service evaluations, using

findings to support learning and continuous improvement. To contribute to

maintaining high standards of clinical effectiveness and accountability.

TO support leadership initiatives by

contributing to operational planning and assisting with the delivery of quality

improvement programmes across the ultrasound service. To encourage innovation

and promote best practice within the multidisciplinary team.

TO demonstrate commitment to professional

accountability by maintaining statutory registration, mandatory competencies

and specialist knowledge relevant to ultrasound practice. To proactively

identify opportunities for personal development and role enhancement in line

with service needs.

Job responsibilities

TO exercise advanced clinical judgement by

evaluating complex clinical information and supporting evidence-based

decision-making to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. To apply

specialist knowledge when adapting examination approaches to meet individual

clinical requirements.

TO contribute to the implementation and

review of departmental policies, standard operating procedures and clinical

pathways, ensuring services remain aligned with current national guidance and

best practice. To support the consistent application of governance standards

across the department.

TO build and maintain effective

professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting

collaborative working and ensuring service objectives are achieved. To

represent the department positively and contribute to maintaining high levels

of patient and stakeholder satisfaction.

TO participate in departmental governance

activities, including discrepancy reviews and service evaluations, using

findings to support learning and continuous improvement. To contribute to

maintaining high standards of clinical effectiveness and accountability.

TO support leadership initiatives by

contributing to operational planning and assisting with the delivery of quality

improvement programmes across the ultrasound service. To encourage innovation

and promote best practice within the multidisciplinary team.

TO demonstrate commitment to professional

accountability by maintaining statutory registration, mandatory competencies

and specialist knowledge relevant to ultrasound practice. To proactively

identify opportunities for personal development and role enhancement in line

with service needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Sonographer (or registered with another relevant professional body).Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound with experience across a broad range of ultrasound examinations.Competent in independent ultrasound reporting with evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).Minimum one year's post-qualification experience with strong clinical judgement and the ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional approach, computer literacy, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Sonographer (or registered with another relevant professional body).Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound with experience across a broad range of ultrasound examinations.Competent in independent ultrasound reporting with evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).Minimum one year's post-qualification experience with strong clinical judgement and the ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional approach, computer literacy, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Tees & Hartlepool NHS foundation Trust

North Tees Hospital

Hardwick Road

Hardwick

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Tees & Hartlepool NHS foundation Trust

North Tees Hospital

Hardwick Road

Hardwick

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

TO exercise advanced clinical judgement by

evaluating complex clinical information and supporting evidence-based

decision-making to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. To apply

specialist knowledge when adapting examination approaches to meet individual

clinical requirements.

TO contribute to the implementation and

review of departmental policies, standard operating procedures and clinical

pathways, ensuring services remain aligned with current national guidance and

best practice. To support the consistent application of governance standards

across the department.

TO build and maintain effective

professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting

collaborative working and ensuring service objectives are achieved. To

represent the department positively and contribute to maintaining high levels

of patient and stakeholder satisfaction.

TO participate in departmental governance

activities, including discrepancy reviews and service evaluations, using

findings to support learning and continuous improvement. To contribute to

maintaining high standards of clinical effectiveness and accountability.

TO support leadership initiatives by

contributing to operational planning and assisting with the delivery of quality

improvement programmes across the ultrasound service. To encourage innovation

and promote best practice within the multidisciplinary team.

TO demonstrate commitment to professional

accountability by maintaining statutory registration, mandatory competencies

and specialist knowledge relevant to ultrasound practice. To proactively

identify opportunities for personal development and role enhancement in line

with service needs.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Sonographer (or registered with another relevant professional body).Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound with experience across a broad range of ultrasound examinations.Competent in independent ultrasound reporting with evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).Minimum one year's post-qualification experience with strong clinical judgement and the ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional approach, computer literacy, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.